England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root left out of England's T20 squad
Alex Hales has not played for his country since being ejected from the squad on the eve of the 2019 World Cup.
Feb 11, 12:11
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root, James Anderson rise to third in ICC batting, bowling rankings
The pair starred for England in Chennai.
Feb 10, 10:07
 England's Joe Root celebrates reaching his half century on January 26, 2020
Tuesday's sporting social: England celebrate Test win against India
There were celebrations in Chennai after England secured a famous victory.
Feb 9, 18:38
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Five things we learned from England's triumph over India
Joe Root's side produced a dominant display to take an early lead in the four-Test series.
Feb 9, 13:25
 England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
James Anderson claims match-winning spell was nothing "out of the ordinary"
Lancashire man was in devastating form.
Feb 9, 12:03
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
The numbers behind England's thrilling Test victory over India
Several records were matched or broken during the first Test in Chennai.
Feb 9, 11:29
 England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
India v England Day 5: James Anderson propels England to victory
England claimed a 227-run win in the first Test in Chennai.
Feb 9, 10:38
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India v England Day 4: Tourists back bowlers to push for victory
India require a world-record 419 for victory.
Feb 8, 14:21
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England closing in on victory in first Test against India
Joe Root opted not to enforce the follow-on in Chennai and was rewarded as Jack Leach broke through.
Feb 8, 12:01
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England extend lead to 360 after refusing follow-on
The tourists were looking towards 400 before calling time on their second innings.
Feb 8, 09:34
 Rory Burns pictured leaving the field after losing his wicket in England's second Test with West Indies on July 16, 2020
England lose Rory Burns after refusing follow-on against India
The tourists opted to bat again after claiming a 241-run first-innings lead in Chennai.
Feb 8, 08:57
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
India v England Day 2 - Joe Root claims second double century of the year
England ended day two 555 for eight, after Joe Root was finally dismissed for 218.
Feb 6, 14:49
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Ben Stokes admits Joe Root makes him feel "pretty rubbish"
The all-rounder said England's captain 'makes us all feel pretty rubbish' after shining in Chennai.
Feb 6, 13:23
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
A closer look at the numbers behind Joe Root's stellar run of form
England's captain has been leading by example in 2021.
Feb 6, 13:22
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England take control of first Test against India
Joe Root followed up on scores of 228 and 186 in Sri Lanka.
Feb 6, 12:32
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root hits double century on 100th Test appearance
The England captain led his side to 454 for four at tea on day two against India, with Ben Stokes adding a belligerent 82.
Feb 6, 09:19
 Alastair Cook pictured in September 2018
On This Day: Sir Alastair Cook steps down as England captain
The opening batsman led his country in a record 59 Tests.
Feb 6, 09:13
 Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
Joe Root, Ben Stokes pile pressure on India
Joe Root passed 150 for the third Test in a row as the visitors built a formidable first innings score.
Feb 6, 07:57
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Friday's sporting social: Jackie Weaver and Joe Root dominate the internet
Neil Warnock had plenty to offer and Sir Mo Farah was out doing his thing.
Feb 5, 18:31
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Sporting stars pay tribute to Joe Root on 100th Test appearance
Sir Geoffrey Boycott tipped the England captain to become Test cricket's all-time leading run-scorer.
Feb 5, 14:36
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root felt "all over the place" after touching pre-match tribute
The England captain was treated to a selection of video messages from a host of friends, family, former players and famous faces.
Feb 5, 14:19
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
India v England Day 1 - Joe Root crowns 100th Test with century
The series got under way with a brilliant battling display from England's captain.
Feb 5, 14:17
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
A closer look at Joe Root's record after century in 100th Test
It is the England captain's third century in successive Tests after his 228 and 186 against Sri Lanka.
Feb 5, 13:12
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root becomes ninth player to hit a century in 100th Test
The England captain managed the feat in the first Test against India on Friday.
Feb 5, 13:11
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root marks 100th Test appearance with another century against India
Yorkshire batsman is in the form of his career.
Feb 5, 11:10
 Dom Sibley pictured for England on August 8, 2020
Dom Sibley hits half-century as England post 140 before tea
India were wicketless between lunch and tea.
Feb 5, 09:14
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England's Joe Root celebrates 100th Test against India
The England captain oversaw four changes for the series opener in India, his 100th cap.
Feb 5, 08:22
 Rory Burns pictured leaving the field after losing his wicket in England's second Test with West Indies on July 16, 2020
Rory Burns error undermines England's steady start in Chennai
Captain Joe Root won the toss and opted to bat first on the occasion of his 100th cap.
Feb 5, 08:19
 England's Stuart Broad pictured on July 25, 2020
A closer look at the 14 men to play 100 Tests for England
Captain Joe Root will join the exclusive club when he leads the team out in Chennai on Friday
Feb 4, 13:55
 India's Virat Kohli reacts after losing his wicket on July 10, 2019
Virat Kohli lavishes praise on Joe Root
The rival captains are longstanding members of cricket's 'big four'
Feb 4, 12:57
 Zak Crawley walks off after losing his wicket against Pakistan on August 22, 2020
England face selection decision after Zak Crawley picks up wrist injury
The Kent batsman will miss the first two clashes in India.
Feb 4, 08:16
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England captain Joe Root proud of "amazing journey"
The Yorkshireman will become the 15th Englishman to win 100 Test caps on Friday.
Feb 3, 22:21
 India's Ajinkya Rahane celebrates after reaching a century during play on the first day of the second cricket Test match between England and India at Lord's cricket ground in London on July 17, 2014
Ajinkya Rahane prepared to take a backseat role against England
Virat Kohli has returned to India's ranks after paternity leave for the first of four Tests.
Feb 3, 15:33
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
A look back at Joe Root's first 99 Tests for England
Joe Root is likely to break Alastair Cook's record of Tests as captain by the end of 2021.
Feb 1, 07:52
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Jos Buttler urges England's batsmen to follow in Joe Root's footsteps
Joe Root was the standout performer as England swept Sri Lanka 2-0, scoring 228 and 186.
Jan 30, 11:29
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Graham Thorpe: 'Joe Root is a great student of the game'
The England captain is on 99 Test caps heading into the India series.
Jan 29, 13:09
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
How might Joe Root's England fare against Virat Kohli's India?
Having beaten Sri Lanka, the tourists face a step up in quality with a four-Test trip to India.
Jan 26, 13:30
 Chelsea manager Frank Lampard pictured on January 24, 2021
Monday's sporting social: Lampard sack stuns stars, Root celebrates England win
Frank Lampard's Chelsea exit was labelled "madness" while Joe Root was happy after victory in Sri Lanka.
Jan 25, 21:11
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
A closer look at England's five successive Test victories
The last time England achieved such a sequence was when they came from behind to defeat Australia 4-1 in the 1912-13 Ashes.
Jan 25, 18:04
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root on course to become England's record Test run-scorer
The captain is now up to fourth on England's all-time list.
Jan 25, 15:50
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